If you knew eating chocolate could offer health benefits, you would not have restricted yourself from its consumption, right? Well, researchers have observed that eating chocolate is good for heart health. The researchers studied the lifestyle and eating habits of 1,100 adults and more, all aged between 18 to 69 and concluded that eating 100mg of chocolate lowers the insulin resistance and levels of serum insulin and liver enzymes which mark the risk of heart disease. Additionally, youngsters who consumed chocolate were physically more active than those who didn’t. Dark chocolate consumption showed improved memory, spatial organisation and better reasoning skills.

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Cocoa bean is the main ingredient in chocolates that are rich in healthy nutrients required for the heart. It contains flavonoids shown to help reduce blood pressure and enhance blood flow to the heart and brain. Consuming chocolate may lower the risk of stroke, diabetes and heart attack. The fat in chocolate is from cocoa butter that contains oleic acid which keeps the heart healthy.

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According to a new study, if you are addicted to chocolate and pizza then you are not the only one as these are closely linked to eating disorders or behaviours that mimic addiction. A research team from the University of Michigan and Columbia University’s New York Obesity Research Centre looked into common addictive foods. They found that chocolate topped the list of foods that are most addictive which was followed by favourites such as ice cream, French fries, pizza and cookies.

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